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LowFDA (Devices)·Z-0681-2013·Announced 2013-01-23

Fresenius GranuFlo Dialysis Concentrate Recalled for Potential Discoloration

Fresenius Medical Care is recalling GranuFlo Dry Acid Concentrate for hemodialysis because the product may show discoloration.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The stated issue is discoloration, a cosmetic or quality defect, with no reported injuries or illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. is recalling 5,689 units of GranuFlo Naturalyte Dry Acid Concentrate for Bicarbonate Dialysis. The product is indicated for the treatment of acute and chronic renal failure during hemodialysis. The recall was initiated because the concentrate may show discoloration.

The affected product is identified by Catalog Number OFD2225-3B and Lot Numbers 12NXGF011 and 12PXGF004. The recall covers units distributed nationwide in the United States.

Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Fresenius GranuFlo Naturalyte Dry Acid Concentrate For Bicarbonate Dialysis 2.0K 2,5 Ca 0.75 Mg .16.5GAL Catalog Number: OFD2225-3B Product Usage: GranuFlo is indicated in the treatment of acute and chronic renal failure during the hemodialysis treatment.
Affected units
5,689

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot Numbers:12NXGF011
  • 12PXGF004

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 9 recalled by Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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Same manufacturer · Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

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